12. Secretive Sea Pigs
Deep in the abyssal zones of the ocean, an unusual creature known as the sea pig dwells. Contrary to its name, the sea pig is not a pig at all but a type of sea cucumber. These bloated, water-filled sausages may grow only about six and a half inches long, but they stand out as the giants of the depths. With their poisonous skin and peculiar feeding habits, sea pigs have adapted to the extreme conditions of the ocean floor.